Estimated Reading Time: 8 MinutesChange Your Life Positively By Using This Simple Technique

It’s a revelation waiting to be unearthed: when you anchor your mind to a specific outcome, you can usher it into existence. So, are you ready to change your life?

How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality

Bruce Lipton, a cell biologist and the brilliant mind behind The Biology of Belief, boldly proclaims that it’s our beliefs, not our DNA or inheritance, that wield the reins over human biology.

Now, let me share a riveting tale he once weaved during a lecture. Brace yourself for some medical jargon, because the essence of the story is something you won’t want to miss:

“If you are sitting there with your eyes closed and you open your eyes and see someone you love, your mind holds a picture of love. A picture of love in the mind is translated by the brain into very specific chemistry.

In a state of love, the brain releases dopamine for pleasure into the blood. The brain releases oxytocin into the blood, which is a chemical that helps us bind to the source of love that we are experiencing.

The experience of love also releases another chemical into the growth medium – into the blood – called vasopressin. It helps us become more attractive so that our partner sticks with us even more.”

Here’s the punchline: Your thoughts about an event in your life have the power to sculpt your feelings about that event.

And these feelings are the architects of your behaviors and responses, capable of reshaping your very existence.

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

The whole game of changing your life kicks off right in your head. It doesn’t discriminate between conscious or sneaky, behind-the-scenes thoughts.

What matters is that your mental playground should be a hotbed of empowerment, day in and day out.

If you’re not getting the life you signed up for, it’s high time you gave those thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors of yours a good, hard look.

See, it’s a mind-bending process. Your thoughts, if repeated and endorsed like gospel truth, morph into these things called beliefs.

And beliefs are the architects of your world.

So here’s the real scoop: You’re the grand master of this show, no one else. You have the ultimate say in how you want your world to look and feel.

It’s the difference between passive spectators and active creators.

Beware Of The Nocebo Effect

Ever wondered how your mind wields the power to change your life? Well, let me take you on a journey through the extraordinary alchemy of your brain.

It’s like your personal chemist, concocting a unique blend of chemicals based on the blueprints of your beliefs. No discrimination; it just goes with the flow of whatever thoughts are swirling around up there.

In the earlier story by Dr. Lipton, let’s just assume that instead of being greeted by love, they open their eyes to something that sends shivers down their spine.

Fear takes center stage, and suddenly, the brain flips the script. Love’s warm embrace is swapped for the icy grip of stress hormones—the chemicals of fear.

Negative thoughts and beliefs hold just as much sway in shaping your reality. In fact, they can have dire consequences, even life-threatening ones.

It’s called the nocebo effect, the sinister twin of the placebo effect. While the placebo effect taps into the power of positive perception and belief to promote healing, the nocebo effect does the exact opposite.

According to Professor Ted Kaptchuk a mind-body researcher from the Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center:

“The placebo effect is more than positive thinking – believing a treatment or procedure will work. It’s about creating a stronger connection between the brain and body and how they work together.”

So, take heed of the nocebo’s dark influence, for it stems from the murky waters of negative thoughts and beliefs. This is a side effect that can occur as a result of any ailment, disease, or even death.

Remember, you possess the incredible capacity to change not only your thoughts but also the very environment in which you dwell. 

Dr. Lipton states that, “When we change our thoughts, behaviors and beliefs, we can change our biology.”

More importantly, he stressed, “We are the masters of our lives not the victim of our genes.”

Your Self-Identity

Let’s dive into a truth that most of us tend to overlook: You’ve been the architect of your own reality all along.

Since the very early days, your self-identity has been quietly pulling the strings, influencing your thoughts, dictating your actions, and shaping your behaviors.

This identity construction kicks off when you’re just a wee tot, as early as three months old. It’s a masterpiece sculpted by the hands of your parents, friends, and those you look up to, all framed by the backdrop of your upbringing.

Now, picture your self-identity as this complex mosaic—a fusion of your beliefs, personality traits, physical appearance, and expressions.

It’s the grand collage that defines who you are and paints the mental portrait of the person you believe yourself to be.

Your brain isn’t a passive observer; it’s your partner in crime. It meticulously scours the world for evidence that aligns with your beliefs, subtly guiding you to write the story of your life.

Change Is An Inside Job

Most folks float through life blissfully unaware that they’re the ones crafting their own version of reality.

Some find themselves caught in a web of discontent, thinking that life dealt them a lousy hand, never suspecting that their beliefs held the keys to their present circumstances.

Now, if you’re itching to change your life, it starts with a deep dive into your core beliefs. These are the foundational ideas you hold about yourself, others, and the world you inhabit.

The beauty is that your core beliefs are like clay in your hands. They stem from your self-identity, which, by the way, isn’t all black or white; it’s a colorful tapestry.

And as you embark on this journey of self-discovery, your self-identity has room to grow, to evolve, and to shed the negativity that may have creeped in over time.

So, what’s the good news? You have the power to mold and reshape your self-concept, trimming away the unwanted aspects and thus improving the very quality of your existence.

Now that you’re armed with the knowledge of how you’re shaping your reality, what bold steps are you willing to take to change your life for the better?

A Powerful Psychological Trick

The very first step to a life-changing transformation is getting your mind into a state where you can perform at your peak, where you can tap into your untapped potential. And create a future that’s brighter and better than you ever imagined.

Now, how do we unlock this mental powerhouse, you ask? Enter a potent psychological technique known as priming—a game-changer, if you will.

Here’s the magic of it: priming works on the deceptively simple idea that even the tiniest of cues—a word, a picture, or a gesture—can set off fireworks in your brain and spark a profound shift in your behavior.

Think of it as a backstage pass to your mind’s archives. When you’re primed, your brain goes into action, rifling through its memories and past experiences.

It’s on a mission to find “evidence” that lines up with your self-concept, the lens through which you see the world.

So, what exactly goes down when your brain is primed? It’s a three-step dance:

1. Your subconscious takes the stage, screening the incoming stimulus.
2. It swiftly shuts down anything that contradicts your current self-concept or way of thinking.
3. And then, like a well-choreographed performance, your thoughts and actions align perfectly with what you perceive to be true.

Now, here’s the plot twist: If your self-concept leans towards the negative side of the spectrum, you’ve got some redecorating to do. Out with the negative stimuli, and in with the positive vibes.

It’s a vital move on your journey to change your life.

Priming At Work

Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman has got a gem of wisdom that can truly change your life. He believes that a prime must be powerful enough to sway behavior in order to be effective.

So, here’s the deal: a prime, to be effective, must be a quiet influencer, not a sledgehammer. It works best when it sneaks into your subconscious, operating under the radar of your conscious thoughts.

Imagine your brain as a well-oiled machine on autopilot. That’s the sweet spot where priming does its best work. Now, let me hit you with a real-world example of this magic in action…

Think of athletes pushing their limits during an intense workout. Just the sight of sports drinks or bottled water can boost their endurance.

It’s like a secret signal that triggers their inner powerhouse.

But here’s where it gets even more intriguing: words. Simple, everyday words can work their magic on your mind.

Take the experiment by University of Michigan psychologist John Bargh. He played around with subtle hints of aging, using words like “retired,” “slow,” “wrinkled,” and “old.”

The result? College students unconsciously slowed down their pace, as if their minds had aged in the blink of an eye. You can wield this primed mind to work wonders in your daily life, bringing change right to your doorstep.

Sure, priming has its shades of gray, with both positive and not-so-great sides. But it’s a potent technique to supercharge your goals.

But let’s not kid ourselves; change is no walk in the park. It’s a journey that demands your time, effort, and a hefty dose of ambition.

And the secret sauce? Taking one step at a time, not trying to change the whole world in one go.

So, are you ready to let the subtle power of priming change your life, one step at a time?

Change Your Life By Changing One Thing

James Clear, the brains behind the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results has got a simple formula that can truly change your life:

“When you begin practicing a new habit it requires a lot of conscious effort to remember to do it. After a while, however, the pattern of behavior becomes easier. Eventually, your new habit becomes a normal routine and the process is more or less mindless and automatic.”

So, here’s your ticket to changing your life—focus on changing just one thing:

Prime your subconscious mind with the sweet symphony of positive phrases and uplifting quotes. People believe in the power of words and quotes. Oh, they’re like dynamite primers.

This little ritual taps into spaced repetition, etching a positive groove into your subconscious.

According to University of Texas professor Ward Farnsworth, most of us have an “appetite for well-expressed wisdom, motivational or otherwise.”

To get you started, here is a classic quote from the “Father of American psychology,” William James:

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.”

This quote’s a powerhouse primer, a reminder that you’ve got the mojo to transform those less-than-pleasant bits of your life through a simple mental shift.

And here’s another sage, James Allen, urging you to keep that optimism burning bright, because guess what? Life’s curveballs are temporary:

“Your circumstances may be uncongenial, but they shall not long remain so if you but perceive an Ideal and strive to reach it.”

So, yeah, life has got its wild cards—things you can’t control. But you can still shape your life by steering your thoughts, emotions, and actions, even when life throws you a curveball.

Live the Life You’ve Imagined

Everything begins with a thought and your thoughts will shape your life. I am often reminded of these immortal words by celebrated American poet, philosopher, and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson:

“You become what you think about all day long.”

When you begin to connect yourself with what you want to bring into your life, you are designing a life that you want. Develop a purpose for your life based on positive intentions and your life will change right before your very eyes.

Also, I believe that in life, you need some imagination and creativity to bring your desires to fruition.

In conclusion, remember what Henry David Thoreau, Emerson’s protégé wrote decades ago: 

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”